| Family: |
Holothuriidae (sea cucumbers) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
This nocturnal species inhabits forereef slopes to at least 30 meters in depth. Disturbance causes this animal to eject large Cuvierian tubules in large amounts (Ref. 85218). Depth estimate based on Family. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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